Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say

Luke McNamara, who attended protest, says police behaviour was ‘the direct consequence’ of the Minns government’s ‘unreasonable conditions’

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A New South Wales policing expert who participated in the Sydney rally against the Israeli president’s visit has called the police response “disappointing” and said violent clashes with protesters could have been prevented.

Law professor Luke McNamara attended the protest outside Town Hall in the CBD on Monday to oppose Isaac Herzog’s Australian tour. Footage emerged showing officers repeatedly punching protesters and using pepper spray at close range.

Source: Guardian - World News